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Orange Creamsicle Cake

Orange Creamsicle Cake

This dreamy Orange Creamsicle Cake is a summer dessert delight, combining moist citrus cake layers with a silky Creamsicle frosting for nostalgic flavor in every bite.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 14 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 Tbsp baking powder aluminum-free
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup whole milk or buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • 1/2 cup fresh-squeezed orange juice about 2 medium oranges
  • 2 Tbsp orange zest from 2 large oranges
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract for cake batter
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract optional
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened, for frosting
  • 4 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 3 Tbsp orange zest for frosting
  • 2 Tbsp heavy cream or milk, for frosting
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract for frosting
  • salt pinch, for frosting

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 8-inch round cake pans, line with parchment, and grease again to ensure easy release.
  • In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined for a uniform rise.
  • In another bowl, whisk eggs, then add milk, melted butter, orange juice, orange zest, vanilla, and almond extract until smooth.
  • Pour wet ingredients into dry and fold gently with a spatula until just combined; overmixing can toughen the cake.
  • Divide batter between pans, tap to settle, and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean and tops spring back.
  • Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
  • Beat softened butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar. Once fluffy, mix in orange zest, cream, vanilla, and salt.
  • Place one cake layer on a plate, spread frosting evenly, top with second layer, then frost sides and top smoothly.
  • Chill the assembled cake for 30 minutes so the frosting firms up and layers stay neat when sliced.

Notes

For extra orange flavor, add an extra tablespoon of zest to both batter and frosting. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 5 days or freeze slices up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal
Keyword Cake recipe, Citrus cake, Creamsicle frosting, Orange creamsicle, Orange Creamsicle Cake, Summer dessert
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